New consultation open to update the DfT'S circular: strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development

The government is proposing to make a number of changes to the Department for Transport (DfT)’s circular 02/2013: Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development (C02/2013) and is calling to hear your views on the amendments set out in this consultation.

Most of the changes relate to policy on National Highways’ (NH) engagement in plan-making and decision-taking, responding to the government’s commitments in the transport decarbonisation plan as well as planning case law.

They have also made a number of changes to the requirements for roadside facilities, including amendments on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) driver services and new provisions for zero emissions vehicles to reflect the stated position made by written ministerial statement (WMS) about addressing the strategic national need for more lorry parking and the introduction of the rapid charging fund.

Click here to read more about the consultation.

How to respond:

The deadline for responses is 15 September 2022. You can also contact planningcircularconsultation@dft.gov.uk if you need alternative formats for example, braille or audio CD.

Please send consultation responses to:

Email: planningcircularconsultation@dft.gov.uk

Post:

Phone: 0300 330 3000